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News18
10-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
Raina Pens Moving Tribute To Dhoni For 'Well-Deserved Spot In Hall Of Fame'
Last Updated: Suresh Raina praised Mahendra Singh Dhoni's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame as he became the 11th Indian to do so. Suresh Raina penned a heartfelt tribute to his former captain and close friend, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, following the latter's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday. Dhoni became the 11th Indian player to join this elite group. Raina lauded Dhoni's Hall of Fame entry as 'well-deserved". 'The Legend Enters the Hall! @mahi7781 incredible career & contributions to cricket have earned him a well-deserved spot in the Hall of Fame. From electrifying finishes to game-changing leadership, Dhoni bhai has left an indelible mark on the sport. His calm demeanor, razor-sharp instincts & unwavering commitment have inspired millions. A true icon & legend of the game, his legacy will continue to inspire generations of cricketers #MSDhoni #HallOfFame #legend," Raina wrote in a moving post on Instagram. Dhoni was among seven cricketers honoured this year, including luminaries such as Matthew Hayden (Australia) and Hashim Amla (South Africa). Dhoni, who captained India to three major ICC titles – the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy – was commended by the ICC for his calmness under pressure and unparalleled tactical skills, as well as his pioneering influence on the shorter formats of the game. Across all formats, Dhoni amassed 17,266 runs, effected 829 dismissals, and participated in 538 international matches – a testament to his consistency, fitness, and enduring career. Responding to the honour, Dhoni expressed sincere gratitude: 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever." Though he retired from international cricket in 2020, Dhoni remains an influential figure, continuing to represent Chennai Super Kings in the IPL – and now, his place is eternally secured in cricketing history.
eNCA
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Dhoni, Amla and Graeme Smith added to ICC Hall of Fame
AFP | INDRANIL MUKHERJEE India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni and South Africa's Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith were among seven new inductees into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame announced Monday. Also included were Australia's Matthew Hayden and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori, with former Pakistan captain Sana Mir and England's Sarah Taylor recognised for their contributions to the women's game. The induction ceremony took place at London's Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded many of their hit songs. Abbey Road is just a short walk from Lord's, where the World Test Championship final starts on Wednesday and both captains were among the audience - Australia's Pat Cummins and South Africa's Temba Bavuma. Former India captain Dhoni led his country to 2011 one-day international World Cup glory on home soil, the wicketkeeper-batsman hitting the winning runs on a memorable night in Mumbai. He is also the only captain to have won all three ICC white-ball trophies, after skippering India to the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup title as well as the 2013 Champions Trophy. Dhoni finished his ODI career with an average above 50, having played 350 matches and scored over 10,000 runs -- often expertly helming a run-chase. "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world," said Dhoni, who featured in this year's Indian Premier League aged 43. - 'Proud moment' - The stylish Amla was the first South Africa batsman to score a Test-match triple century, making 311 not out against England at the Oval in 2012. He often found himself playing alongside Smith. Thrust into the captaincy aged just 22, Smith led South Africa in a world-record 109 Tests, with the former opening batsman the only player to captain a Test team for over 100 matches. "It is an honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, especially alongside Graeme," Amla said. Smith added: "This is also a proud moment for South Africa, as two of us have got recognition this year." Hayden was a mainstay of Australia's dominant sides of the early 2000s, with the powerful opener scoring 30 Test centuries and averaging above 50. Former left-arm spinner Vettori, now an assistant coach with Australia, is one of only three players to score 4,000 runs and take 300 wickets in Tests. AFP/File | ASIF HASSAN Wicket-keeping great Taylor helped England win several global titles, including a 2017 ODI World Cup on home soil, while Mir is the first woman from Pakistan to be included in the Hall of Fame. Off-spinner Mir took 151 ODI wickets and led Pakistan to two Asian Games gold medals, in 2010 and 2014. "From dreaming as a little girl that one day there would even be a women's team in our country to now standing here, inducted among the very legends I idolised long before I ever held a bat or a ball -- this is a moment I couldn't have dared to imagine," Mir said. jdg/bsp
IOL News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith: Celebrating Proteas' induction into the ICC Hall of Fame
Former Proteas superstars Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith were among seven new inductees into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame. Image: AFP India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni and South Africa's Hashim Amla and Graeme Smith were among seven new inductees into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame announced Monday. Also included were Australia's Matthew Hayden and New Zealand's Daniel Vettori, with former Pakistan captain Sana Mir and England's Sarah Taylor recognised for their contributions to the women's game. The induction ceremony took place at London's Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded many of their hit songs. Abbey Road is just a short walk from Lord's, where the World Test Championship final starts on Wednesday and both captains were among the audience - Australia's Pat Cummins and South Africa's Temba Bavuma. Former India captain Dhoni led his country to 2011 one-day international World Cup glory on home soil, the wicketkeeper-batsman hitting the winning runs on a memorable night in Mumbai. He is also the only captain to have won all three ICC white-ball trophies, after skippering India to the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup title as well as the 2013 Champions Trophy. Dhoni finished his ODI career with an average above 50, having played 350 matches and scored over 10,000 runs -- often expertly helming a run-chase. "It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world," said Dhoni, who featured in this year's Indian Premier League aged 43. 'Proud moment' The stylish Amla was the first South Africa batsman to score a Test-match triple century, making 311 not out against England at the Oval in 2012. He often found himself playing alongside Smith. Thrust into the captaincy aged just 22, Smith led South Africa in a world-record 109 Tests, with the former opening batsman the only player to captain a Test team for over 100 matches. "It is an honour to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, especially alongside Graeme," Amla said. Smith added: "This is also a proud moment for South Africa, as two of us have got recognition this year."
News18
10-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Hands Faster Than Of A Pickpocket': Ravi Shastri's Hilarious Tribute To MS Dhoni
Last Updated: India legend MS Dhoni has become the 11th Indian to have been inducted into ICC Hall of Fame. MS Dhoni has become the latest former India cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Cricket's global governing body made the announcement on Monday, with the legendary wicketkeeper-batter the 11th from his country to receive the honour. Dhoni arrived on the scene as a big-hitting batter capable of hitting sixes at will. He was then made India captain ahead of the inaugural World T20 in 2007, which the team went on to win, thus beginning the journey of Dhoni the captain. He went on to win all three major white-ball trophies, including the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2013 Champions Trophy, and remains the only captain to have done so. One of Dhoni's most striking features was his ice-cool temperament; he rarely lost his composure on the field. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri says he has never encountered a player comparable to Dhoni in terms of calmness. 'I have never really seen anyone with his temperament," Shastri said during the ICC event revealing the latest Hall of Fame inductees. 'Nothing changes. He gets out for zero, he wins the World Cup, he gets a hundred, it's the same; two hundred, the same. There is absolutely no difference. That's something I have not seen with any player, at least from India, and that includes the great Sachin Tendulkar, who could get angry at times." Dhoni's lightning glovework often caught the attention, leaving batters bewildered. 'He (Dhoni) had hands faster than a pickpocket. If you're ever in India, going for a big game, especially in Ahmedabad, you don't want MS behind you; watch that back. The wallet will disappear," Shastri quipped, leaving host Ian Bishop in stitches. 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever," he said. First Published: June 10, 2025, 09:10 IST
Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
MS Dhoni inducted into ICC Hall of Fame: ‘Something I will cherish forever'
World Cup-winning former India captain MS Dhoni has been inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame, the International Cricket Council announced on Monday. Regarded as one of the most successful captains of all time, Dhoni led India to victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Additionally, he was captain of the Indian team when they climbed to the top of the ICC Test rankings in 2009. 'It is an honour to be named in the ICC Hall of Fame, which recognises the contributions of cricketers across generations and from all over the world. To have your name remembered alongside such all-time greats is a wonderful feeling. It is something that I will cherish forever,' Dhoni is quoted as saying by the ICC in its statement. 'With 17,266 international runs, 829 dismissals and 538 matches across formats for India, Dhoni's numbers reflect not just excellence but extraordinary consistency, fitness and longevity,' said the ICC. Dhoni is the 11th Indian to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame after Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Diana Edulji, Anil Kumble, Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, Vinoo Mankad and Neetu David. To be updated…
